Destiny Defined is a unique program that empowers high school students to forge a purpose-filled future. Sessions are a mixture of icebreakers, lessons, group discussions, visualizations/meditations, interactive activities, student presentations, guest speakers, and journaling, in addition to a post-program mentoring experience. Core elements of the program: ● Cultivating a Deeper Sense of Gratitude ● Recognizing […]
Taking care of a loved one can be difficult. So can ensuring that your own needs are being met during this challenging time. It’s easy to feel isolated but Jewish Family Service and Jewish Senior Life are here to offer family caregivers support, comfort and a sense of community. Join us for our four-part series […]
Did you know that the next best thing to a trip to Brussels is right in our own backyard? Join NEXTGen Detroit for a visit to the famous Cadieux Café where we’ll try our hand at the favorite Belgium pastime feather bowling (think a little bit horseshoes, a little bit bocci ball, and a whole […]
Now in month 20 of COVID, we have all been struggling with losses, pain and grief. How does an extended period of trauma impact our bodies and our brains? We don’t think as clearly, we are more emotional, we struggle to make decisions. Join Dr. Betsy Stone for an interactive discussion of the impact of […]
Meeting of the JFMD Women’s Philanthropy Board.
Join Jewish Family Service for a free brain health workshop exploring the latest research on the connection between chronic pain and brain health. Physical therapist Brittany Denis will present on the connection between our physical health and brain health, how prolonged pain can change the brain, as well as an overview of evidence-based interventions to […]
Quarterly Board Meeting
JFMD Executive Committee Meeting
Nothing says date night like hurling an axe at a wooden target while being cheered on by the one you love! At least that’s what we’ve heard. So come see for yourself, and join us for a night of axe throwing at Detroit Axe’s newest location in Corktown. We’ll introduce you to other local interfaith […]
Jewish Community Relations Council/American Jewish Committee (JCRC/AJC) will mark its 25th Annual Mitzvah Day, which takes place on Christmas Day, by hosting it for the entire holiday weekend, beginning Friday, December 24 and ending Sunday, December 26. The traditionally daylong event is held in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Called Mitzvah Weekend […]
During Mitten Moments, we feature and celebrate Michigan authors. In this Moment, we’ll speak with Donald Levin, award-winning fiction author (including seven Martin Preuss mysteries), poet, retired Professor of English and Dean of the Faculty at the former Marygrove College in Detroit, Donald Levin. For Registration: https://jlive.app/events/1290